Bruce Techow

Bruce was born in Detroit, Michigan. He went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. He spent the majority of his career at Kaiser Aluminum, building a reputation as a dedicated and skilled chemical and process engineer over his many years with the company. After retiring from Kaiser, Bruce concluded his career at ENGlobal. Bruce also served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War.

After growing up in the Midwest, Bruce made his way south and settled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Though a Michigander at heart, he came to embrace the warmth, food, and hospitality of his adopted home, making Louisiana just as much a part of who he was as the state where he was born.

Bruce was a quiet man, but those who knew him understood the depth of his kindness, generosity, and intelligence. He didn't need many words to make an impression — his steady, thoughtful presence and everyday acts of care spoke for him. And when you needed something fixed, Bruce was the first (and best) person to call. He wouldn't give up until he'd figured out how to solve your problem.

Bruce loved to see the world, and some of his most cherished trips were to Italy and Australia in the 1980s, and then Ireland and a tour of Europe after retirement. In addition to going abroad, he enjoyed sharing adventures with his kids and grandchildren, taking them to Disney World, Universal and many beach vacations.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Liana Techow, and her son, Enrique Castells; his daughters, Dawn Techow (Scott Kawczynski) and Beth Techow (Jason Primm); and his grandchildren, Chester Kawczynski and Lilybeth and Annabelle Primm.

A visitation and memorial will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Saturday, October 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mission for Movement (www.themissionformovement.org), a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s Disease in the Baton Rouge area.